Dirck Volckertz Coornhert; Maerten van Heemskerck

Dirck Volckertz Coornhert and Maerten van Heemskerck were active in the production of prints between 1548 and 1555. While specific biographical dates are not provided in this metadata, the documented period of activity establishes their significant output during the mid-sixteenth century.

Five prints representing their collaboration are preserved in collections, establishing their focus on religious narratives and historical events. The works demonstrate an engagement with complex figural compositions characteristic of the period. Their joint efforts resulted in pieces centered on narrative morality, such as the two-part sequence The Prodigal Son Squandering His Inheritance on Harlots and The Return of the Prodigal Son. Other narrative subjects represented in museum collections include the parables of The King Forgiving His Servant His Debt and The Unmerciful Servant Brought before the King. The scope of their subjects also covered contemporary historical events, evidenced by the inclusion of Suleiman the Magnificent Forced to Raise the Siege of Vienna.

Today, these works are held in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Art. The documentation of Dirck Volckertz Coornhert; Maerten van Heemskerck prints in this prominent institution underscores their lasting historical and artistic importance. These historical high-quality prints often form part of the public domain, making downloadable artwork derived from the originals available for study and appreciation.